County to spray for mosquitos in Caln Twp.
Effort to reduce risk of West Nile virus scheduled for Thursday night
A map shows the general area that will be the focus of the county’s mosquito-spraying on Thursday night in Caln Township.
Weather permitting, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito-control treatment in portions of Caln Township on Thursday between 8 and 11 p.m., said a department news release.
The treatment...
Decorated ex-detective probed over alleged thefts
Search warrants allege Gerald Pawling stole $75,000 from two nonprofits
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A retired Coatesville detective is the focus of attention that differs dramatically from the days when he was applauded for his coaching and mentoring.
Chester County Detectives executed two search warrants at the Caln Township residence of Gerald D. Pawling on July 24 and 25....
36-year-old Caln Twp. resident fatally shot
Police are looking for 19-year-old considered ‘armed, dangerous’ for questioning
Updated at 9:45 a.m. with photo of teen wanted for questioning
Investigators want to speak with Deviane Scott, 19, of Thorndale, in connection with Monday night’s homicide in Caln Township, District Attorney Tom Hogan said. He said Scott should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
A fatal...
Police: Speeding on bypass leads to DUI arrest
West Whiteland officers said 24-year-old Coatesville man failed field sobriety tests
A 24-year-old Coatesville resident was stopped for speeding on the Rt. 30 Bypass on Thursday at 1:14 a.m., West Whiteland Township Police said. The investigating officer detected evidence of intoxication and issued field sobriety tests, which John B. Pedrick failed, police said. Pedrick was taken to Chester County...
Bypass crash blamed on ‘following too closely’
State police said Downingtown man caused rear-end collision in Caln Twp.
A 2011 Kia Sorento was stopped for traffic in the right lane of the eastbound Rt. 30 Bypass in Caln Township when another driver rear-ended it, state police from the Embreeville barracks said.
Police said the crash occurred on Tuesday at 7:26 a.m., about 400 feet west of Rock Raymond Road. Police said no one was injured, but the...
Police seeking information on vehicle vandals
Officers responded Sunday to two separate incidents: tire-slashing, keying
Coatesville police said officers responded to two calls on Sunday regarding vandalism to vehicles.
Officer Miguel Ortiz took a report at 10:55 p.m. that a 2002 Nissan Altima in the 1100 block of Walnut Street had been keyed on the rear door sometime between Friday and Saturday, police said. Officer Brenden Boyle responded...
Coatesville police probing hit-and-run accident
Vehicle involved in Sunday crash reportedly found a half-block from scene
Officers were dispatched on Sunday at 7:07 a.m. to a hit-and-run accident in the 100 block of of Strode Avenue, Sgt. Steven Smith reported. A vehicle struck an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle and left the scene sometime during the night or early morning hours, Coatesville police said.
Police said the striking vehicle was...
State police make drunken-driving arrests
Three area drivers cited after allegedly showing signs of intoxication
State police from the Embreeville barracks report three drunken-driving arrests.
A 31-year-old Coatesville man was arrested for driving under the influence on Jan. 23 at 8:53 p.m. in Caln Township, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said they responded to a crash on the westbound Rt. 30 Bypass, west of Rt. 340....
State police make 4 recent drunken-driving arrests
Speeding, careless driving blamed for two traffic accidents
State police from the Embreeville barracks made four drunken-driving arrests in the first two weeks of February in the greater Coatesville area.
Raymond Lyons, 59, of Coatesville, was stopped on the Rt. 30 Bypass, west of Rt. 322 in Caln Township, police said. Linda Sue Escobedo, 48, of Kinzers, was cited on Feb. 10 at 12:30 a.m. on...
Three Embreeville troopers receive state award
They were cited for their efforts to combat drunken-driving
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were honored for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Three troopers from the Embreeville barracks were among 56 statewide honored recently for their efforts to combat drunken-driving.
Troopers Jason M. Trupp, Duane Winchester, and Zachary Fronk received the “2012 DUI Top Gun Awards” last...
